Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Blue-throated Blue Flycatcher
Cyornis rubeculoides
Discover the Blue-throated Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis rubeculoides). Learn about its vibrant plumage, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful spotting.
14-15 cm
753
Perching Birds
Blue-winged Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron squamatum
Discover the Blue-winged Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron squamatum). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, blue wing markings, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
23-25 cm
704
Perching Birds
Least Concern
bluethroat
Luscinia svecica
Learn about the bluethroat (Luscinia svecica), a stunning migratory bird known for its iridescent blue bib, unique subspecies, and fascinating breeding habits.
15-15 cm
4,062
Perching Birds
Blyths Kingfisher
Alcedo hercules
Discover the elusive Blyth's Kingfisher (Alcedo hercules). Learn about its striking blue and rufous plumage, riverine habitat, diet, and conservation status today.
22-23 cm
759
Perching Birds
Blyths Leaf-warbler
Phylloscopus reguloides
Discover the Blyth's Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus reguloides). Learn about this olive-green perching bird's habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips.
10-12 cm
795
Perching Birds
Blyths Pipit
Anthus godlewskii
Discover the Blyth's Pipit (Anthus godlewskii), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.
16-18 cm
738
Perching Birds
Blyths Reed-warbler
Acrocephalus dumetorum
Discover the Blyth's Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum), a fascinating olive-brown perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique identification tips.
12-14 cm
842
Perching Birds
Blyths Tragopan
Tragopan blythii
Discover the rare Blyth's Tragopan (Tragopan blythii). Learn about this stunning upland ground bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
65-70 cm
735
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
bonellis eagle
Aquila fasciata
Learn all about the Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata). Discover its size, hunting habits, rocky habitats, and conservation status in this expert guide.
65-72 cm
1,920
Booted Eagle
Hieraaetus pennatus
Discover the Booted Eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus), a small but powerful bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
45-53 cm
859
Birds of Prey
Booted Warbler
Iduna caligata
Discover the Booted Warbler (Iduna caligata), a small, fascinating perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips here.
11-13 cm
807
Perching Birds
Least Concern
brahminy kite
Haliastur indus
Learn about the Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus), a stunning raptor with chestnut plumage and white head found near water bodies from India to Australia.
48-48 cm
3,156
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
brahminy starling brahminy myna
Sturnia pagodarum
Discover the Brahminy Starling (Sturnia pagodarum). Learn about its unique black crest, habitat in dry open country, and its diverse diet in this expert guide.
21-21 cm
4,861
Perching Birds
Brandts Mountain-finch
Leucosticte brandti
Discover the Brandt's Mountain-finch (Leucosticte brandti). Learn about this resilient alpine species, its unique high-altitude habitat, diet, and behavior.
16-18 cm
776
Perching Birds
Bridled Tern
Onychoprion anaethetus
Discover the Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus), a graceful tropical seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and nesting habits in our guide.
30-32 cm
814
Seabirds
Bristled Grassbird
Schoenicola striatus
Discover the Bristled Grassbird (Schoenicola striatus). Learn about its unique physical traits, grassland habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this rare species.
16-17 cm
701
Perching Birds
Broad-billed Sandpiper
Calidris falcinellus
Discover the Broad-billed Sandpiper (Calidris falcinellus). Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory habits, wetland habitat, and essential birding tips.
16-18 cm
740
Waders
Broad-billed Warbler
Tickellia hodgsoni
Discover the Broad-billed Warbler (Tickellia hodgsoni), a small, elusive perching bird. Learn about its olive-green plumage, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
10-11 cm
762
Perching Birds
Broad-tailed Grassbird
Schoenicola platyurus
Discover the Broad-tailed Grassbird (Schoenicola platyurus). Learn about this elusive perching bird's unique identification, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
17-19 cm
720
Perching Birds
Bronze-winged Jacana
Metopidius indicus
Discover the Bronze-winged Jacana (Metopidius indicus). Learn about this unique wader's appearance, wetland habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.
28-31 cm
767
Waders
Bronzed Drongo
Dicrurus aeneus
Discover the Bronzed Drongo (Dicrurus aeneus), a striking perching bird. Learn about its metallic plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in Asia.
22-24 cm
768
Perching Birds
Brookss Leaf-warbler
Phylloscopus subviridis
Discover the Brooks's Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus subviridis). Learn about this tiny green and yellow perching bird, its unique habitat, behavior, and expert tips.
10-11 cm
768
Perching Birds
Brown Accentor
Prunella fulvescens
Discover the Brown Accentor (Prunella fulvescens), a resilient perching bird of the high mountains. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior.
14-16 cm
717
Perching Birds